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Rigi Hundsbuchmusig Vitznau: Affitüri uf de Glättialp

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The sound of the Rigi Hundsbuchmusig brings us back to the early decades of the last century. The poor farmers of the alpine regions in Central Switzerland often used domestic tools such as brooms and spoons or an ivy leaf to accompany the Swiss diatonic accordion or mouth organ players.

Am Märchtsamstig [At The Saturday Market]. Schottisch.

Rigi Hundsbuchmusig Vitznau

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